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POSITION TYPE: Permanent position, Full Time
DEPARTMENT: Tropicana Employment Center
AFFILIATION: Unionized Position
LOCATION: North York, ON
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day
EXTENDED HOURS: Dependent on needs of the program
SALARY: Hourly rate will increase to $29.32 after 12 months, $32.25 after 24 months
START DATE: ASAP
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multiservice organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, childcare, educational, and employment services and youth development.
ABOUT THE POSITION Using networking, marketing and negotiation skills, the Job Developer acts as a program liaison reaching out to the employer community to generate employment opportunities in the competitive labour market that match the skills, abilities, and interests of our Employment Services clients while keeping the program on track to meet and exceed Ministry targets.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Establish a network of contacts and maintain an employer database of employers and job leads in order to find suitable placement and employment opportunities for job seekers
Develop and implement a marketing plan to identify opportunities in the hidden job market
Collaborate with employment counsellors to identify client skills, abilities, interests and profile, and focus job development strategy accordingly
Develop and fill job placements according to established Ministry and internal monthly targets
Negotiate placement duration and subsidy level with employers
Screen and edit resumes and match candidates with job requirements in conjunction with employment counsellor recommendation
Maintain accurate case documentation in multiple internal systems (e.g. CaMs-EOIS) and monitor placements, including follow-ups, surveys and outcomes and provide statistical reports as requested
Evaluate work sites to ensure safety standards and appropriate training conditions
Assess employers’ eligibility to participate in the program and workplace capacity to provide a positive work experience and workplace training
Provide employers with administrative support, and assistance with program procedures and guideline including preparation of training agreements, training plans and contracts
Provide employment counsellors with updates and feedback about client activities and status
Make presentations to individual employers and business groups and Promote services and candidates to employer community
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
University degree and/or college diploma and related work experience
Sales and/or marketing experience considered an asset
Ability to achieve program goals/targets including planning ahead for contingencies and identifying solutions to problems to ensure best results
Respectful of and responsive to individuals and communities facing social, economic and cultural barriers in society
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, search engines, online communication methods)
Skilled in developing and presenting audience-geared employment related life skills and career advancement curriculum coupled with strong group facilitation skills
Knowledge and understanding of labour market trends, coaching and mentoring approaches to support job seekers that are distant from the labour market
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive base salary, step Increase for the first 2 years of employment
Group Benefits Plan with Extended Healthcare and Dental Benefits
Options for company-matched RRSP programs
Career growth and development opportunities
A chance to play an active role in giving back to your community
Employee Assistance Program
HOW TO APPLY
Internal candidates are asked to submit a completed résumé, cover letter, no later than 5:00 pm, September 16, 2022.
External candidates are asked to submit a completed résumé, cover letter, no later than 5:00 pm, October 7, 2022.
Although we appreciate each application, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
Tropicana Community Services commits to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) through its information and support, advocacy, programming, internal policies, and governance structures. Tropicana Community Services will aim to ensure that our staff reflect the experience, skills and diversity of the communities we serve and create an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process please contact Human resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
COVID-19 Vaccinations:
A requirement of employment at Tropicana Community Services is to be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As such, successful candidates must provide satisfactory proof to the Tropicana Community Services that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Tropicana will consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for medical or other exemptions from this requirement based on protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation. Where an exemption is granted, an employee may be required to undergo testing for COVID-19 and demonstrate a negative result at regular intervals.
